NIOSH is charged with developing
reasonable estimates of the radiation doses incurred occupationally
by U.S. nuclear weapons workers with cancer that are covered by the
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of
2000. These radiation dose reconstructions are completed using
methods promulgated by HHS under 42 CFR 82. An essential data
source for completing the dose reconstructions is the information
collected through structured telephone interviews conducted with
claimants, who may be energy employees or surviving family members.
In some cases, if necessary, co-workers of the employee are
interviewed. These individuals may have unique knowledge of work
conditions, radiation protection measures, and monitoring practices
that are not available from other sources. At the completion of the
dose reconstruction process, claimants review the estimated
radiation dose, and signify that they have no more relevant
information to offer by submitting a conclusion form
(OCAS-1).
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 398 3624 Name of Law: Enerby Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
US Code: 42
USC 7384 Name of Law: EEOICPA
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.